△ GEOS 470 - Geological Research Strategies

(2 credits)

Instruction in building the skills necessary for designing, planning, and conducting geological research. Students will gain experience in background research using scientific literature, developing effective research proposals, utilizing relevant software, effective communication strategies, procedures for conducting quality field and laboratory research, data quality control and management, and writing and presenting research. Students will complete projects that incorporate and integrate the topics listed above. Some lecturing, but the course delivery style will emphasize peer review, discussion, and collaboration. Prerequisites: GEOS 235 - Earth and Life Through Time and GEOS 301 - Field and Analytical Methods I. Grade only. Offered annually.

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